The Greece  Residence Visa Permanent Residency is available to residents of India.

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Greece Golden Visa residency from India through buying Real Estate, or through Land purchase. This is your chance for Immigration to Greece. According to Greek nationality law, the permanent residence permit leads to Citizenship after 7 years of physical presence.

What are Greece Golden Visa Requirements for India?

Greece residency requirement – India

Update: The minimum investment is expected to increase from €250,000 (Indian INR 22M) to €500,000 (Indian INR 44M) in Athens, Thessaloniki, and the main islands from April 2023.

  • Must be a Non-EU citizen – at least 18 years old
  • Min investment of €250,000 (Indian INR 22M) Real estate property OR
  • Buy a Plot of land worth a minimum of €250,000 (INR 22M)

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The Greece Golden Visa Permanent Residence Programme is available to India citizens. There is growing demand in moving to Greece from India through Residence Visa.

How long does it take to get a Greece Golden Visa for Indian citizens?

Greece Golden visa timeline – India

For an investor from India, the processing time for a Greece residency visa is between 3 to 5 months.

  • Start Visa Application
    • Enter Greece with a valid visa
    • Arrival in Greece
  • View Property in Athens, suburbs or other areas in Greece
    • Obtain Tax Number, Open Bank Account, Sign PoA
  • Legal Check + Purchase
    • Collect Supporting Docs.
    • Build Application.
    • Meeting at the De-centralised Authority to file the Application.
    • Full Application Submission + Submit Biometric Data
  • Residency Card Issue

Details on Greece Residence Visa processing times

How much does Greece Golden Visa cost for Indian citizens?

Greece Permanent Residence visa by Investment – India

Update: The minimum investment is expected to increase from €250,000 (Indian INR 22M) to €500,000 (Indian INR 44M) in Athens, Thessaloniki, and the main islands from April 2023.

In 2023, the Minimum investment amount for Greece Golden Visa (PR) is typically over €250K (Indian INR 22M).

  • Min investment of €250,000 (Indian INR 22M) Real estate property OR
  • Buy a Plot of land worth a minimum of €250,000 (INR 22M)

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in its monetary policy review enhanced the remittance limit under Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) to $250,000 per person per year.

Details of Greece Residence Visa Costs

What are the benefits of Greece residence for Indian citizens?

  • Rent out the property immediately or Buy a property that is already rented out
  • Fast processing (3 to 5 months)
  • Family members included
  • No minimum residency required
  • Applicants have the right to live in Greece
  • PR Permit is renewable every five years, which may lead to citizenship after seven years
  • Schengen Residence Card

Immigration – Greece PR from India

The Greek golden visa is granted by virtue of the Immigration and Social Integration Code of 2014. This has introduced provisions to expedite the stay of non-EU nationals in Greece. Through this law, permits can be granted to third-country nationals and their family members to purchase property in Greece valued at a minimum of €250,000.

After seven years of physical residency of the applicant in Greece, they may apply for Greek citizenship. At this point, he or she may dispose of real estate investment.

India, Immigration to Greece Consultant

EB5 BRICS can help you navigate Greece Golden Residency Programme through our presence in Greece in conjunction with our Greece Legal Partner. Our team speaks English, Hindi, Urdu and Punjabi.

EB5 BRICS
Phone: +1 (213) 344-5941
E-mail: info@eb5brics.com

Greece Golden Visa for India FAQ

As a Indian citizen, Can I get a EU Greece residence permit through Real Estate purchase?

Yes, As a Indian citizen, You can get Greece permanent residency (Golden Visa) through buying Real Estate/ Property of minimum €250,000 (Indian INR 2.2 Cr).

For a Indian citizen, will I be able to get EU residence with the Greek golden visa?

Yes. Greece has been a member of the European Union since 1981, the Schengen Area since 2000, and a Eurozone Member in 2001.

How long does a India national have to live in Greece to get citizenship?

As a Resident of Greece, You have to live in Greece for 7 years before you can start an application to become a Greek citizen by naturalization.

As an India national, are my parents eligible for Greece residency visa?

The main applicant's dependents eligible for Greece golden visa are spouse, parents, and children under 21 years old.